eLearning course providing an introduction to Python scripting for TUFLOW modelling. Discover Python as a tool for the automation of everyday repetitive modelling tasks.
Programing/scripting is an excellent way to increase modelling workflow efficiency. TUFLOW uses non-propriety file formats for all inputs and outputs. This feature of TUFLOW makes it extremely amenable to customised scripting. Python is one of the fastest growing coding languages. Also, it is conveniently compatible with the various GIS software TUFLOW modellers often use for their modelling tasks.
This eLearning course teaches Python basics, using automated plot creation of TUFLOW results as a hands-on teaching dataset. The benefits of these tools are considerable workflow efficiencies gains when calibrating a model and improved quality control processes when reviewing model outputs. The skills gained in this course will provide users with the base knowledge required to design, create and customise other automation scripts to increase workflow efficiency.
This eLearning course typically takes 6 hours to cover all content. The course is hosted online 24/7. It includes step by step lessons comprising of a combination of written notes, background content videos, demonstration videos and hands-on exercises.
This eLearning course is free and can be carried out on and off when the user chooses within the allocated 6 week registered access period. You will access the training via the TUFLOW eLearning portal.
Prior completion of the following free eLearning courses is required:
If you have not completed TUFLOW eLearning previously you will need to create an account. This account will function as the central portal for all TUFLOW eLearning courses you enrol in. Account approval may take 2-3 days for cyber security reasons.
After signing up, the link below can also be used to access your account.
After you have established a TUFLOW eLearning account, login and click the link below to self-enrol in this course.
Availability: On Demand 24/7
Cost: Free
Registration Period: Online eLearning portal access for 6 weeks
Exercise time requirement: 6 hours
Introduction to Python
What is Python?
Downloading/installing Python and Pycharm
General workflow - Creating a new Python project and virtual environment
Installing external libraries (matplotlib, Panda, pytuflow etc.)
Guided Hands-on Exercises
Running and debugging Python code
Python basics- syntax, coding style guide, data types and functions
Opening and reading files
Writing files
Data filtering
TUFLOW result viewing/plotting and post processing
